Monterey in March
Find out everything about the water temperature in Monterey in March. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in March for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in March
Minimum:
51.2 °F
Average:
55.5 °F
Maximum:
60.0 °F
Sea water temperature in Monterey in March
In the city of Monterey, the month of March is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 51.2°F on March 1, 2023, with an average temperature being 55.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 60.0°F on March 22, 2024.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | 55.0°F | 57.7°F | 51.2°F |
| Mar 2 | 55.0°F | 57.7°F | 51.5°F |
| Mar 3 | 54.9°F | 57.0°F | 51.7°F |
| Mar 4 | 54.8°F | 56.8°F | 51.9°F |
| Mar 5 | 54.9°F | 57.0°F | 51.7°F |
| Mar 6 | 54.9°F | 57.1°F | 51.8°F |
| Mar 7 | 54.9°F | 57.3°F | 51.4°F |
| Mar 8 | 54.9°F | 57.1°F | 52.0°F |
| Mar 9 | 55.1°F | 57.6°F | 52.4°F |
| Mar 10 | 55.2°F | 58.2°F | 51.9°F |
| Mar 11 | 55.3°F | 58.4°F | 51.5°F |
| Mar 12 | 55.4°F | 58.1°F | 52.4°F |
| Mar 13 | 55.6°F | 57.9°F | 53.9°F |
| Mar 14 | 55.7°F | 57.7°F | 54.5°F |
| Mar 15 | 55.7°F | 58.1°F | 54.1°F |
| Mar 16 | 55.8°F | 58.1°F | 54.3°F |
| Mar 17 | 55.8°F | 58.2°F | 54.7°F |
| Mar 18 | 55.9°F | 58.6°F | 54.9°F |
| Mar 19 | 56.0°F | 59.1°F | 55.3°F |
| Mar 20 | 56.1°F | 59.5°F | 55.4°F |
| Mar 21 | 55.9°F | 59.4°F | 54.4°F |
| Mar 22 | 55.9°F | 60.0°F | 54.2°F |
| Mar 23 | 55.7°F | 58.3°F | 53.7°F |
| Mar 24 | 55.8°F | 56.8°F | 53.9°F |
| Mar 25 | 55.9°F | 57.0°F | 54.4°F |
| Mar 26 | 55.9°F | 56.9°F | 54.4°F |
| Mar 27 | 56.0°F | 57.1°F | 54.6°F |
| Mar 28 | 56.1°F | 57.1°F | 54.8°F |
| Mar 29 | 55.9°F | 56.8°F | 54.7°F |
| Mar 30 | 55.8°F | 55.7°F | 53.6°F |
| Mar 31 | 55.9°F | 55.4°F | 53.9°F |
In an average year, Monterey offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Monterey was recorded on August 17, 2020, reaching a 66.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2023, dipping to 50.9°F. The average readings by season are 55.7°F in Winter, 55.6°F in Spring, 58.5°F in Summer, and 59.0°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in March is slightly warmer than February's average of 55.4°F. And in April, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 55.6°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel-by-the-Sea |
54.1°F
|
3mi |
| San Jose |
55.6°F
|
51mi |
| Redwood City |
55.5°F
|
64mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Monterey